SKS worth

[ground chuck]

Oh ye of knowledge and wisdom educate me on the value of this norinco numbers matching sks. Please and thank you

 

[wilcam47]

$450-550 is my guess. Depends if pinned barrel or screw in barrel.

 

[LuckyShot]

factory 26 with 11 mil serial indicating 1967 year id throw 600 out there and would take no less than 500
i have a 12 mil serial

as far i know only the made for export chinese sks's had a pinned barrel

edit: no mag?? id price at 350-400

 

[Bountied]

factory 26 with 11 mil serial indicating 1967 year id throw 600 out there and would take no less than 500
i have a 12 mil serial

as far i know only the made for export chinese sks's had a pinned barrel

edit: no mag?? id price at 350-400

So it's a shooter, not a safe queen?

 

[Alan3413]

I'll give you 50 bucks for it

 

[inkd]

If you're in Philadelphia, it's worth 50 bucks.

 

[Engine4]

Sure glad I bought one of these from Lou45 many years ago for $99.

 

[Squaregrouper]

If you still have the factory fixed mag prior to the detachable conversion I would say $500ish.
The detachable mag SKS is illegal in Marylandistan, so that would drop the price by a solid $100.

 

[Growler215]

If you still have the factory fixed mag prior to the detachable conversion I would say $500ish.
The detachable mag SKS is illegal in Marylandistan, so that would drop the price by a solid $100.

I think it's legal to own if converted by owner prior to Oct 2013. But not for resale.

Also, for OP, the fixed mag is a serialized part; without the original it's not gonna be completely "numbers matching."

 

[ground chuck]

I think it's legal to own if converted by owner prior to Oct 2013. But not for resale.

Also, for OP, the fixed mag is a serialized part; without the original it's not gonna be completely "numbers matching."

I have it, numbers matching

 

[Mark75H]

Fixed and fixed.

 

[Growler215]

I have it, numbers matching

Good deal.

I've got 3 of these - 1 regular and 2 "para" models (16" barrel.)

They get more attention at the range than my ARs.

 

[ground chuck]

Good deal.

I've got 3 of these - 1 regular and 2 "para" models (16" barrel.)

They get more attention at the range than my ARs.

Is its worth more than 500?

 

[Growler215]

Probably not. From what I can tell from the condition from the pictures, $500 seems about right in the current market. If it had no dings in the wood or scratches or scuffs in the metal finish it could go for $600 or a bit more.

Are you planning on selling it? If not, there are some pretty cool (and cheap) accessories you can get for it.

First off, some original surplus stripper clips. These work great, unlike the reproductions. Second, a front sight adjustment tool. And if the Chinese finger trap in the butt plate doesn't have a cleaning kit beneath it, you can get one to put there. A metal oiler bottle is authentic "kit," as is a Chinese stripper clip ammo pouch that holds up to 20 loaded stripper clips (or 18 plus your oiler bottle.)

Original Chinese Military Surplus Sks 56 Semi Ammo Chest-Rig Bandolier Pouch US | eBay

We are committed to resolve all issues in a friendly and satisfactory manner. The size:25.3"X9.0".

www.ebay.com

 

[38super]

Is its worth more than 500?

Yes. I have seen these sell for 600.00 in local shops.

 

[Vile Shadow]

$450-550 is my guess. Depends if pinned barrel or screw in barrel.

What difference does that make?

 

[jmiller320]

First time I saw these at a gun show was at Timonium. The seller had two or three pallets full of them covered in cosmoline. He only wanted $65 each.

 

[ground chuck]

Probably not. From what I can tell from the condition from the pictures, $500 seems about right in the current market. If it had no dings in the wood or scratches or scuffs in the metal finish it could go for $600 or a bit more.

Are you planning on selling it? If not, there are some pretty cool (and cheap) accessories you can get for it.

First off, some original surplus stripper clips. These work great, unlike the reproductions. Second, a front sight adjustment tool. And if the Chinese finger trap in the butt plate doesn't have a cleaning kit beneath it, you can get one to put there. A metal oiler bottle is authentic "kit," as is a Chinese stripper clip ammo pouch that holds up to 20 loaded stripper clips (or 18 plus your oiler bottle.)

Original Chinese Military Surplus Sks 56 Semi Ammo Chest-Rig Bandolier Pouch US | eBay

We are committed to resolve all issues in a friendly and satisfactory manner. The size:25.3"X9.0".

www.ebay.com

Keeping, unless someone gets silly with $50 offer then i have to sell.

 

[wilcam47]

What difference does that make?

Pinned barrels are cheaper as the pin holding the barrel can break. So ive heard. Ive had numerous sks's none have broke.

Screwed in barrel is stronger

 

[Sirex]

What difference does that make?

Mainly just collectability. The pinned barrels I think were used in the commercial exports, not military surplus rifles. In haven't read any reports of problems with pinned barrels, or one being better or worse than the other. Other rifles, like the AK47 and VZ58 have pinned barrels, so for practical usage, is a non issue.